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GY66 HCU

2016 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,802 mi
Last recorded91,802 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY66 HCU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 91,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 83,592 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 83,592 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 72,910 miles

travel hand brake lever

Fail 27 Sep 2023 72,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

travel hand brake lever

Pass 6 Sep 2022 63,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/4mm/1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 54,902 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 45,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 34,757 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 34,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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GY66 HCU is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 28,834 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY66 HCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY66 HCU registered?

GY66 HCU is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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